Feb 01, 22:00

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 8:28 PM Goddess of Victory: NIKKE X Lycoris Recoil Collaboration Beginning February 12       Level Infinite and SHIFT UP announced that their hit mobile RPG shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE will cross over with the popular Lycoris Recoil anime series beginning February 12. The post Goddess of Victory: NIKKE X Lycoris Recoil Collaboration Beginning February 12 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 8:09 PM Paper Mario-Inspired Escape from Ever After Launches to High Praise       Inspired by the classic Paper Mario games we so adore, see what top critics are saying about HypeTrain Digital and Sleepy Castle Studio's satirical adventure RPG Escape from Ever After. The post Paper Mario-Inspired Escape from Ever After Launches to High Praise appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 5:22 PM Pete Capella Guest of Honor at StocktonCon Winter 2026       The original voice of Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog games, accomplished Producer, Writer, and Voice Actor Pete Capella will be a Guest of Honor at StocktonCon Winter 2026 in a few weeks. The post Pete Capella Guest of Honor at StocktonCon Winter 2026 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 4:36 PM Bullet Hell Slasher Homura Hime Launching on Steam March 4       Featuring exhilarating 3D battles, Japanese anime aesthetics, and intense bullet hell patterns, the world of Crimson Dusk and PLAYISM's Homura Hime will launch for the PC via Steam March 4. The post Bullet Hell Slasher Homura Hime Launching on Steam March 4 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Destructoid Sunday, February 1, 2026 5:47 PM Best players for FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution       The Future Stars Academy Evolution allows you to get two superstars for your Ultimate Team squad in FC 26. The evolution can be done twice, and both chances are available for free. There are certain restrictions that determine which items can be used. You can completely change the look and feel of these cards with dedicated position, roles, and playstyle upgrades. Let's look at how you can make the most of these evolutions in Ultimate Team. Table of contents All FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution requirements All FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution upgrades Future Stars Academy Debut Attackers Future Stars Academy Debut Midfielders Future Stars Academy Debut Defenders All FC 26 Future Stars Academy First XI Evolution upgrades Future Stars Academy RW/LW XI Future Stars Academy LM/RM XI Future Stars Academy CM/CDM XI Future Stars Academy CB XI Future Stars Academy ST XI Future Stars Academy CM/CAM XI Future Stars Academy LB/RB XI Best players for the Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution All FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution requirements The Future Stars Academy allows you to evolve two cards. We can already complete the full range of evolutions once, and the second opportunity should arrive soon as part of a new objective set. The requirements are simple: they must be born on or after Jan. 30, 2004, and their overall rating must not be above 84. All FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution upgrades Once you've put a card of your choice through the Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution, you can put it through one of the three following upgrades. Your decision will be based on the position of your Academy card (attackers, defenders, and midfielders). Future Stars Academy Debut Attackers Level 1 upgrades Overall: +40|86 Sprint Speed: +40|82 Strength: +40|75 Volleys: +40|80 Composure: +40|78 Level 2 upgrades Balance: +40|80 Long Shots: +40|80 Reactions: +40|78 Shot Power: +40|82 Vision: +40|78 Level 3 upgrades Aggression: +40|75 Ball control: +40|82 Positioning: +40|84 Short Passing: +40|82 Free Kick: +40|78 Level 4 upgrades Acceleration: +40|82 Heading Acc.: +40|76 Long Passing: +40|76 Penalties: +40|80 Stamina: +40|80 Level 5 upgrades Agility: +40|80 Curve: +40|78 Dribbling: +40|82 Finishing: +40|84 Jumping: +40|75 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 5 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Future Stars Academy Debut Midfielders Level 1 upgrades Overall: +40|86 Acceleration: +20|80 Agility: +40|82 Reactions: +40|80 Sprint Speed: +20|80 Vision: +20|81 Level 2 upgrades Defending: +20|75 Acceleration: +20|80 Aggression: +40|75 Balance: +40|82 Curve: +40|80 Sprint Speed: +20|80 Level 3 upgrades Ball control: +40|82 Dribbling: +40|82 Short Passing: +40|83 Free Kick: +40|80 Stamina: +40|82 Vision: +20|81 Level 4 upgrades Shooting: +20|75 Crossing: +40|82 Jumping: +40|75 Long Passing: +40|83 Strength: +40|75 Composure: +40 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Future Stars Academy Debut Defenders Level 1 upgrades Overall: +40|86 Acceleration: +40|75 Def. Aware: +40|83 Sprint Speed: +40|75 Stand Tackle: +40|84 Stamina: +40|75 Level 2 upgrades Aggression: +40|83 Agility: +40|73 Curve: +40|70 Dribbling: +40|74 Long Shots: +40|65 Strength: +40|81 Level 3 upgrades Balance: +40|73 Interceptions: +40|83 Long Passing: +40|78 Reactions: +40|83 Short Passing: +40|79 Composure: +40 Level 4 upgrades Ball control: +40|72 Heading Acc.: 40|80 Jumping: +40|83 Shot Power: +40|75 Slide Tackle: +40|84 Vision: +40|65 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Once done, the next set of upgrades allows you to improve the cards based on their positional speciality. All FC 26 Future Stars Academy First XI Evolution upgrades Future Stars Academy RW/LW XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Crossing: +15|85 Long Passing: +10|80 Short Passing: +10|84 Free Kick: +10|80 Vision: +10|84 Level 2 upgrades Physical: +10|80 Acceleration: +15|92 Balance: +15|88 Reactions: +10|87 Sprint Speed: +15|92 Composure: +10|87 Level 3 upgrades Agility: +15|90 Ball control: +10|90 Curve: +15|82 Dribbling: +15|90 Penalties: +10|82 Level 4 upgrades Finishing: +10|87 Long Shots: +15|86 Positioning: +15|87 Shot Power: +10|86 Volleys: +10|84 Future Stars Academy LM/RM XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Ball control: +15|87 Dribbling: +15|88 Reactions: +10|87 Stamina: +15 Level 2 upgrades Balance: +15|88 Crossing: +15|89 Long Passing: +15|88 Penalties: +10|84 Strength: +10|81 Vision: +15|89 Level 3 upgrades Aggression: +10|81 Agility: +15|89 Curve: +15|89 Free Kick: +10|86 Shot Power: +10|86 Volleys: +10|85 Level 4 upgrades Pace :+10|90 Finishing: +10|85 Long Shots: +10|85 Positioning: +10|85 Short Passing: +15|88 Composure: +10|87 Future Stars Academy CM/CDM XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Heading Acc.: +15|88 Jumping: +10|88 Slide Tackle: +15|89 Level 2 upgrades Passing: +8|84 Aggression: +10|83 Agility: +10|88 Composure: +10|85 Level 3 upgrades Def. Aware: +15|90 Reactions: +10|88 Stand Tackle: +15|88 Strength: +10|85 Level 4 upgrades Pace: +8|84 Shooting: +10|82 Balance: +10|86 Interceptions: +15|90 Stamina: +15|90 Future Stars Academy CB XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Slide Tackle: +15|88 Stand Tackle: +15|90 Stamina: +10|87 Level 2 upgrades Acceleration: +10|85 Aggression: +10|87 Interceptions: +15|88 Jumping: +10|87 Long Passing: +10|85 Level 3 upgrades Def. Aware: +15|90 Reactions: +15|86 Short Passing: +10|86 Strength: +10 Level 4 upgrades Heading Acc.: +15|88 Short Passing: +5|86 Sprint Speed: +10|87 Vision: +10|85 Composure: +10|86 Future Stars Academy ST XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Finishing: +15|90 Positioning: +10|91 Volleys: +10|83 Level 2 upgrades Aggression: +15|80 Agility: +10|88 Jumping: +15|85 Stamina: +15|85 Composure: +15|87 Level 3 upgrades Pace: +10|90 Passing: +8|82 Ball control: +10|85 Reactions: +10|86 Strength: +15|83 Level 4 upgrades Balance: +10|87 Dribbling: +10|89 Long Shots: +10|88 Penalties: +10|90 Shot Power: +15 Future Stars Academy CM/CAM XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Shooting: +10|86 Short Passing: +15|92 Vision: +10|90 Level 2 upgrades Aggression:+10|78 Agility: +15|88 Jumping: +10|79 Stamina: +15|85 Composure: +15 Level 3 upgrades Pace: +8|86 Ball control: +10|87 Curve: +10|85 Reactions: +10|88 Strength: +10|78 Level 4 upgrades Balance: +15|88 Crossing: +10|90 Dribbling: +15|88 Long Passing: +15|90 Free Kick: +10|88 Future Stars Academy LB/RB XI Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|88 Crossing: +15|90 Long Passing: +15|89 Short Passing: +15|87 Sprint Speed: +15|90 Vision: +15|86 Level 2 upgrades Agility: +15|88 Balance: +15|88 Ball control: +15|86 Curve: +15|89 Dribbling: +15|86 Reactions: +15|86 Level 3 upgrades Heading Acc: +10|84 Interceptions: +15|86 Def. Aware: +15|86 Slide Tackle: +15|86 Stand Tackle: +15|86 Composure: +15|86 Level 4 upgrades Acceleration: +15|92 Aggression: +15|85 Jumping: +10|84 Stamina: +15|87 Strength: +15|84 All First XI evolutions require you to play five matches and win five matches, spread across the four different tasks. Best players for the Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution Here are some of the best players to consider for the Academy evolution. Patrick Dorgu TOTW Lennart Karl TOTW Lewis Miley TOTW Senny Mayulu TOTW Gavi TOTW Lucas Bergvall TOTW Vicky Lopez Yan Diomande Wolff Ultimate Scream You'll have to put all the cards through multiple Roles and Playstyle+ evolutions, which will depend on your personal preferences. Before that, don't forget to put your chosen cards in the Future Stars Club Legend Academy Evolutions to take them all the way up to 90 overall. The post Best players for FC 26 Future Stars Academy Evolution appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, February 1, 2026 4:22 PM How to tape your fingers in Cairn       The ascent to the top of Mount Kami isn't an easy task in Cairn, and you'll need to regularly heal Aava by taping her fingers. While taping isn't a challenging task, it can go unnoticed as you try to get to the top. Additionally, you'll also need to find tape while you're climbing to the top. Let's look at how to tape Aava's hand in Cairn, and why it's so important. Taping in Cairn explained When you meet Aava for the first time, you'll notice that she has her hands fully taped. The tapes help her on the climb. The more brutal the climb, the more reliance on the tape. However, these tapes aren't indestructible, and they will eventually wear off. Image via The Game Breakers First, you'll need to find tapes. You can get this item on different mountains, and their location could be random. I haven't found them in plenty, but they're not too rare. In simple words, you'll find them as you climb up the mountains. You can wrap the tapes at the Bivouac. When inside your tent, select the option to Tape Fingers. You can only tape fingers where they have worn off already. If any of your fingers have tape, you can't re-tape them before the existing one wears off. Image via The Game Breakers Press the X button, and move the LS in a clockwise motion until Aava is done. If you have more than one figure that requires taping, you'll have to do them separately. You'll also need separate strips of tape for that. When your hand and fingers are properly taped, you'll have maximum grip. Grip allows you to hold on to the mountain cliffs for a longer period of time. The additional seconds might well be the difference between getting to the next level and falling to one's death. I recommend taping your fingers whenever it wears off, as maximum grip is something that's definitely worth your resources. The post How to tape your fingers in Cairn appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, February 1, 2026 4:04 PM How to stab and dodge in Half Sword       The core gameplay loop of Half Sword revolves around the art of dodges and stabs, and mastering the two techniques can be pretty tricky. Executing the moves isn't the difficult thing. There are dedicated controls for performing the stab and dodge. However, mastering the moves is what will help you win more rounds against harder opponents. Table of contents How to stab in Half Sword How to dodge in Half Sword How to stab in Half Sword Here are the key controls related to the stab. Use your mouse to aim the weapon tip towards the target. Press Alt to enter the correct stance. Pull the mouse back, as this creates range. Having range is necessary for your stab to have force. Move the mouse forward to land the stab. This movement should be as clean as possible. For stabs, there are two primary ways to get the job done. You can either go for longer thrusts, but they're far less effective. Instead, you should aim for quicker and shorter jabs. While they do less damage per hit, your chances of landing the strikes go up. Image via Game Seer Publishing There are some key things to remember as well. Your mouse movement should be swift and clean. If the motion is too small, your stabs won't cause any damage. Taking the half sword grip is significantly better. Don't rush landing a stab. You'll want to wait for the correct opportunity to appear. With practice, you'll soon become perfect with your stabs. How to dodge in Half Sword Unlike stabs, dodges are based on animation. You have to press and hold the Shift button to make your character move forcibly towards a chosen direction. This is effectively how dodge works in Half Sword. By shifting your body parts towards a side, you aim for the incoming attack to miss. There is no instant dodge button in Half Sword. You have to combine the Shift and direction buttons to perform a dodge. While dodges are effective, you don't want to spam them. Focus on the incoming attack, and try to predict the opponent's move. Doing so will allow you to skip past their attack (if you manage to time your dodge in the correct direction). The post How to stab and dodge in Half Sword appeared first on Destructoid.

Feb 01, 14:00

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 1:40 PM Upbeat Action-Rhythm Adventure Ella Stars Now Available       A cute and exciting rhythm-action adventure, Ella Gator is taking the stage with the recent release of Sususoft and Rising Tide Publishing's Ella Stars for Steam. The post Upbeat Action-Rhythm Adventure Ella Stars Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, February 1, 2026 1:10 PM WWE 2K26 Launching March 6       Still riding that Royal Rumble high? Visual Concepts and 2K are keeping the momentum going with the release of WWE 2K26 for PC and consoles March 6. The post WWE 2K26 Launching March 6 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

PCGamesN Sunday, February 1, 2026 1:27 PM This immersive old-school MMORPG captures the magic of early World of Warcraft, and it's turning veterans into pigs to help new players out       Exploration-driven MMORPG Project Gorgon just hit version 1.0, and developer Elder Game is launching a special fresh-start server soon.

PCGamesN Sunday, February 1, 2026 12:03 PM Bethesda wants to make Fallout 76 "thicker" in 2026, and that's exactly what I was hoping to hear       Bethesda's Jon Rush and Bill LaCoste say they want to add new ways to engage with existing activities this year as the Fallout 76 map grows.

PCGamesN Sunday, February 1, 2026 11:14 AM Mysterious new project teased by Escape From Tarkov boss gets first trailer, seemingly confirming the space FPS rumors       A new Cor3 trailer seems to confirm that the project teased by Escape From Tarkov boss Nikita Buyanov is a space FPS, but questions remain.

PCGamesN Sunday, February 1, 2026 8:16 AM Deep, dungeon-crawling roguelike Barony launches massive free update and a DLC with five new classes       The Barony 5.0 update overhauls the magic system and expands its dungeons, while the roguelike's new DLC adds five more races and classes.

Siliconera Sunday, February 1, 2026 9:00 AM Divine Incursions Manga Feels Like X-Files with Gods       Divine Incursions is a supernatural series that's appeared as a light novel and manga and follows two government agents tasked with investigating unexplained, otherworldly incidents in cities around Japan. Are they always able to fix things? No. Is there sometimes no real resolution or answer? Yup. Is it always really fascinating and feel like an actual modern investigation into otherworldly affairs? Definitely. The situations and nature of things constantly makes me feel like Divine Incursions tells stories along the lines of X-Files, only in manga form, and I highly recommend reading it. Editor's Note: There are minor spoilers for the three cases in volume 1 of the Divine Incursions manga below. The two agents we follow throughout both the manga and light novel series are Divine Incursions Special Investigations Division members Katagishi and Miyaki. The former is a more established agent, and he's been working for the government under his former brother-in-law and boss Mitsuji Rokuhara checking out these usual situations. Miyaki is a newcomer to the division. Throughout the first volume, we know little about both. For example, there's the "rumor" Katagishi is divorced. But that's it. No first names. No details about where Miyaki worked before she transferred in. Just two, well-dressed agents going around Japan interviewing and investigating. Image via Yen Press Which suits the situation. In the first, the duo are sent to the countryside to visit a rural town. Since 1997, massive body parts started falling from the sky. It first happened during the annual festival to honor that god that year when a huge right arm fell into and filled the school's 25-meter-long pool. Since then, on a yearly basis, items like eyes, a kidney, another arm, a nose, and an ear dropped every year. We see Katagishi and Miyaki investigate the folklore surrounding the area, which involved a local huge god that stayed on the nearby mountain, and interview people who lived there. We watch as the pair gets some answers, but since Divine Incursions is about investigating the unknowable gods, we never get to 100% and truly understand. At the same time, it feels both eerie and unsettling, as though we watch the two come so close to forbidden knowledge. So just like in X-Files, we might get a lot of information in a case in this manga, but we might not also see the agents find a real resolution or solution or complete explanation for what they witnessed. A simular situation arises in the second case in the first volume of the Divine Incursions manga. Katagishi and Miyaki wind up in another small town. This time, they're going in knowing a few more details. The place is known as the home of a local deity known as The God That Ate Men. The two are called in because of situations that suggest a person involved actually did experience an encounter with this god. They observe and interview folks, coming to their own conclusions about the situation. Like the first, it is an opportunity to witness an unsettling situation as a passive observer. Especially given the resolution. I think I like the cliffhanger case in this volume the most though, as it involves a tourist town by the ocean and a less popular mountainous village alongside of it. Rokuhara specifically sends Katagishi and Miyaki there after receiving a mysterious letter. Though the place seems pleasant, almost immediately the two see signs suggesting something is off. Especially after hearing a local legend about a mermaid a fisherman in the town saved. When the town found out about her, they apparently joined in tending to her. But when she realized she couldn't be saved, she invited them to eat her flesh and be blessed with immortality. However, after meeting the person who sent the letter and seeing many of the villagers in the area, the truth behind that folklore is called into question. Basically, every situation feels like an exploration of what folklore looks like in modern times when people might have forgotten who the gods were and what they did. Because of this, the deities' actions become even more unknowable or perhaps even alter or become obsolete due to changed human behavior or environmental elements. And since we're seeing it through the eyes of people who get to talk to everyone and look at everything, as in the X-Files, we're privileged with an unexpected amount of insight in the Divine Incursions manga and light novel. The result feels quite eerie and like we're never getting enough to be fully satisfied, even though it's all super fascinating. Volume 1 of the Divine Incursions manga is available via Yen Press, and volume 2 will debut on June 23, 2026. The first volume of the light novel is available now, and the second volume appears on May 12, 2026. The post Divine Incursions Manga Feels Like X-Files with Gods appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:11 AM All new Transformation mounts in Terraria 1.4.5 update and how to find them       Terraria's 1.4.5 update, aka Bigger and Boulder, has four new transformation mounts for you to collect. Each of these four transformation mounts offers something unique in terms of its strengths and abilities. To use them optimally, you'll want to pay attention to what they offer. This guide will find all of them easily if you're exploring the Terraria 1.4.5 update. Table of contents How to get all new Transformation mounts in Terraria 1.4.5 update Rat Bat Raptor Pixie How to get all new Transformation mounts in Terraria 1.4.5 update As part of the update, there are four transformation mounts to find: Rat, Bat, Raptor, and Pixie. Rat Image via Re-Logic You're going to need the Cursed Piper Flute to transform yourself into the Rat. You can find the item in Ivy Chests, but it's a random drop. Moreover, this is a Pre-Hardmode item, so you'll need to play a new save. Ivy Chests can be found in Jungle Shrines and Living Mahogany Trees in the Underground Jungle. To make your life easier, you can use the Spelunker Potion. Having the Metal Detector will also bring you closer to locating the chests. Turning into a Rat will help you fit through spaces and gaps that are extremely small. You'll also enjoy better movement speed, the ability to climb up walls, and reduced fall damage. Bat Image via Re-Logic You're going to need the Amulet of the Night item to transform into a bat. To find them, you'll need to defeat Vampires during a Solar Eclipse. Alternatively, the item can spawn from chests in the Vampirism secret world seed. Your best shot is to defeat Mechanical Bosses first, which gives a 5% chance to trigger a Solar Eclipse event. Once triggered, defeat as many Vampires as you can (until the item drops). You can also use a Water Candle to raise the chances of triggering the special event. As a bat, you'll be able to fit through tight spaces and enjoy better mobility. The form will also allow you to reach locations and secret spots that otherwise remain out of reach. Raptor Image via Re-Logic You'll have to find the Slasher's Mysterious Skull item to change into a Velociraptor. Thankfully, you can craft this item at an anvil. Here's the list of items that you're going to need. 20 Sturdy Fossils Five Amber Five Fallen Stars Unlike the Rat and Bat, you can keep using weapons as a Raptor. Moreover, you get carried by a Pterodactyl when equipped with wings. Pixie Image via Re-Logic You'll have to find the Enchanted Pixie Dust item to transform into a Pixie. This item can drop as random loot from Pixies in the Hallow biome. The odds are 1/200, so you'll definitely want ot use Water Candles to raise the odds. This mount offers you Infinite Flight, but you can't use any weapon with it. The post All new Transformation mounts in Terraria 1.4.5 update and how to find them appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, February 1, 2026 12:37 PM Highguard Gets New 5v5 Mode and New Base       A new base overview video was also released. The post Highguard Gets New 5v5 Mode and New Base appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, February 1, 2026 12:10 PM Helldivers II Sales Reportedly Surpasses 20 Million Units       According to a recent report. The post Helldivers II Sales Reportedly Surpasses 20 Million Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, February 1, 2026 11:53 AM Ashes of Creation Studio Suffers From Mass Layoffs       Revealed in a Discord message. The post Ashes of Creation Studio Suffers From Mass Layoffs appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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You'll get this pre-owned ring at 26.2% off what the same ring
sells for new on our website right now.
New Retail Sales Price Online Now: $419.87 USD

She'll still have that 'new ring smell' when you select
any of these clearance engagement rings.

These rings have never been worn (or have been worn less
than a handful of times).  

Each ring or ring set was made for one of our jewelry
shop's customers. Quite a few were meant as a gift
for a fiancée (or hoped-for fiancée).

We accepted the return on at least one of these ring
orders past the normal refund policy expiration because
we felt sorry about the relationship breaking up during
what sure sounded like an awesome proposal where he went
all-out on making it special...

Yeah, we're suckers for great romance.

Even apparently unrequited romance.

Hey, if the ring fits...

And speaking of ring sizes: each of these CLEARANCE
rings or ring sets was originally made by us to a
specific finger ring size for the original customer
or gift recipient.

The ring size can be modified if needed.
We can go up or down 2 ring sizes pretty easily
(including half and quarter sizes).

For people just browsing our CLEARANCE section online,
we tell them they can pay a $30 ring sizing charge and
we'll send them a link invoice online after purchase to
pay us to change the ring size how they want it.

But for you, dear new newsletter subscriber...if you're
smart enough to read our emails all the way through you
can just reply to this email and type

Size me free, baby!

and we'll give you a free ring sizing on ANY of our
CLEARANCE rings purchased...because why not?

$995.58 *Clearance* Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring-
The Sparkela (2.0 Carat Radiant Cut with Semi-Eternity
Band in Platinum)

$995.58

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You'll get this pre-owned ring at 38.5% off what the same ring
sells for new on our website right now.
New Retail Sales Price Online Now: $1618.06 USD

$337.27 *Clearance* Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring-
The Brenda (1.0 Carat Round-Cut with Infinity-Inspired
Pave Band in Sterling Silver)

$337.27

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You'll get this pre-owned ring at 39.5% off what the same ring
sells for new on our website right now.
New Retail Sales Price Online Now: $559.60 USD

$132.50 *Clearance* Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring-
The Dell (Cathedral Bypass Solitaire with 0.23 Round Cut
Center Stone in Sterling Silver)

$132.50

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You'll get this pre-owned ring at 54% off what the same ring
sells for new on our website right now.
New Retail Sales Price Online Now: $288.50 USD

There's absolutely nothing wrong with
these pre-made clearance rings, .

Each has the following specs:

   * Condition: Like new, polished and secure setting
   * Stone quality: AAAAA (5A) Cubic Zirconia
   * Provenance: Made in the United States
   * Packaging: Original cherry wood gift box included

Beyond that, we have detailed the individual specs for each
clearance product on our website product page linked to
by clicking the clearance collection links above, any product
image or the relevant "Get it" text link for each profiled
clearance ring in today's email.

Additional pictures of each clearance product available
upon request (while the item is still unsold).

Note: The link for each of these products will only work
for a limited time. We look to sell every returned
jewelry piece we take back within a matter of weeks...
and sometimes within just days.

Once the clearance product is sold...it's gone.

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• Clearance Rings Collection
• Clearance Engagement Rings Collection
• Clearance Wedding Sets Collection
• Clearance Earrings Collection
• Clearance Pendants Collection

Take a look and see what's available today.
    And check back often if you want a bargain.

Yours in gratitude,
Mr. & Mrs. Cubic Zirconia
CubicZirconia.com, The Clear Choice ™

Shop with confidence & Buy it for Life with the CubicZirconia.com
GUARANTEE: We guarantee your jewelry and loose stones FOR LIFE,
FOR FREE

Use our website chat or call us U.S. toll-free 1-888-355-2484
during business hours.

P.S. Please note that some of these non sterling-silver rings shown
may actually appraise for more than your discounted purchase price
due to fluctuations in the precious metals markets.

That's fine with us.

We're not equipped to hold inventory long-term, and as a normal
business practice are always happy to sell returned items at or
around our cost to have made them (but no, you can't return
an item and then buy it back yourself the next week for
cheaper...we may crazy about love, but we're not stupid
about it!).

All clearance sales are final. The 60 day money-back guarantee
CubicZirconia.com return policy does not apply to clearance items
being sold after being returned when first manufactured. Clearance
items cannot be returned or canceled, and are non-refundable in any case.

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